Pattaya Mail
Italian GP this weekend
The GP circus moves to Italy, the home of Ferrari and the Tifosi.
Monza is another driver’s circuit. However, like many other circuits, Monza has...
What did we learn from Spa?
Well, we learned that the FIA are collectively a bunch of idiots making ridiculous decisions on imbecilic poorly thought out regulations. In case you...
Medicine in darkest SE Asia
My mother was in hospital in the UK. She spent three weeks there, but she should not have been there. Why? Because she was...
Where to draw the line
Editor;
Re: Why are safety standards so low? (PM Mailbag July 29, 2016) - Actually that’s not it at all. Every society has to decide...
Toyo 3K series at Bira this weekend
Local motor racing circuit, the Prince Bira International is host to the Toyo 3K Series. I consider these to be “picnic” races, where competitors...
Film Review: ‘Pete’s Dragon’ (pleasantly) stays earthbound
New York (AP) — After an exhausting summer buffet of set pieces, superheroes and whatever s-word you might use for “Suicide Squad,” the gentle...
Maybe it was a kid
Editor;
Re: Eastern European theft gang behind the hacking of GSB’s ATMs (PM August 25, 2016) - It was insurgents, it wasn’t insurgents, it was...
Money comes from tourism
Editor;
Re: Work begins on Eastern Economic Corridor (PM August 19, 2016) - The money comes from tourism and not from another part. Better they...
Some amusing automotive quotes
I was sent these quotes. They should be taken with a grain of salt, but they still make fun reading.
“Aerodynamics,” scoffed Enzo Ferrari, “are...
Latest Stories
Pattaya police search cars and raid nightclub, six patrons face drug tests
PATTAYA, Thailand – More than 50 police and administrative officers conducted roadside checks and surprise inspections of Pattaya entertainment venues on October 17, finding...
Similan Islands welcome 1,400 tourists on opening day with coral-safe sunscreen campaign
PHANG NGA, Thailand – Thailand’s Similan Islands welcomed 1,409 visitors on October 15, the opening day of the 2026–2027 tourism season, with national park...
Pattaya’s 5,281 registered motorcycle taxi riders face a bigger test than blue vests
PATTAYA, Thailand –Pattaya and Banglamung have introduced blue motorcycle taxi vests to improve safety standards and the city’s tourism image. But with 5,281 legally...
Pattaya seizes beach mats and chairs rented out illegally to tourists
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya municipal officers are continuing inspections along Pattaya Beach to stop the unauthorized use of public space by people placing mats...
Pattaya reorganizes 420-space city hall car park to ease parking shortages
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya City Hall has reorganised its 10-storey parking building, which accommodates 420 vehicles, to improve access for residents visiting municipal offices...